OAS – Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) Scholarships 2014


Are you interested in applying for a scholarship to conduct your PhD research in Belgium?

The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) through the OAS Partnerships Program for Education and Training (PAEC), are offering scholarships to qualified candidates of the Americas to pursue Ph.D research in Educational Sciences, Engineering and Public Health. Announcement OAS-VUB 2014

ABOUT THE THE VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL (VUB)


The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is a dynamic and modern university with two parkland campuses in Brussels, the heart of Europe. Education and research are of very high quality. VUB’s research teams are internationally recognized in many disciplines of fundamental and applied research. The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is an internationally renowned research institution with many opportunities for doctoral projects.

 

Documents needed to apply

*In addition to the list of research topics or areas indicated, potential candidates may suggest similar areas of research or proposed new areas of research.

We recommend that you review the list of FAQs for answers to the most commonly asked questions about the OAS-VUB Scholarship Program.

IMPORTANT DATES:

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

PROGRAMS:

Ph.D. candidates may pursue research in following study areas:

  • Educational Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Public Health
MODALITY: Onsite in Brussels, Belgium
LANGUAGE English
DURATION: 4 years
DEADLINES:

Scholarship  application deadline: September 30th, 2014

BENEFITS: Program cost which includes:
  • Application and tuition fee
  • Supervisor bench fee
  • General Health Insurance
  • Coverage for Repatriation

FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF AWARDEES:

  • Immigration fees
  • Research expenses and study visit
  • Settling-in fees
  • Living expenses
  • Round trip airfare
  • Visa charge

These above expenses shall be the sole and exclusive responsibility of the scholarship recipients.

Candidates may wish to contact the scholarships desk in their country, other scholarship programs, employer, academic institutions, and agencies regarding possible additional funding to cover the costs not provided by the scholarship.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

VUB Contact: OAS Contact:

Applicants can contact the VUB International Relations and Mobility Office for more information on the Ph.D. scholarship program:  [email protected]
Student may also contact the following persons for information on the research topic and potential supervisors:

Applicants can contact the OAS Department of Human Development, Education and Employment for more information on the Ph.D. scholarship program and the scholarship application at[email protected].


For more information about the university, the Ph.D. programs and studying in Brussels, please view the following brochures:

To learn more about the scholarship application process, please see Announcement OAS-VUB 2014.

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For more information: www.oas.org/scholarships